2015 Southern Rolling Road Day / Karting event
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Post 755609 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-12 10:55:23
I was in two minds about doing a Rolling Road day this year at 'Power Engineering' but after a few people enquired with me over the past week or so I thought I'd put something together.
However......
I have this morning spoken to 'Power Engineering' who would love to have the 'Volvo lot' back if only their landlord hadn't sold the site they were on, they are now on a much smaller site with no room for the dyno :slap:
Therefore unfortunately I won't be able to organise anything this year, if anyone else knows of another venue please feel free to organise something.
Re the Karting would people prefer to wait till the end of the Summer or if I organised it would people be up for another outing to 'Daytona' towards the end of April ?
If enough interest is shown in an April event I will arrange a date and post up a dedicated thread in a week or so.
Post 755611 by Pinup_gal on 2015-01-12 11:05:51
OOh karting, I might even remember the camera this time ;)
Post 755612 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-12 11:08:48
[QUOTE=Pinup_gal;755611]OOh karting, I might even remember the camera this time ;)[/QUOTE]
Me thinks you should drive this time :biggrin:
Post 755613 by Ettienne on 2015-01-12 11:09:25
I can speak with rich if you like? But his wife is not overly happy about weekends.
Post 755614 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-12 11:11:29
[QUOTE=Ettienne;755613]I can speak with rich if you like? But his wife is not overly happy about weekends.[/QUOTE]
Up to you Steve, if you want to organise a day then go for it :biggrin:
Post 755615 by Ettienne on 2015-01-12 11:22:58
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;755614]Up to you Steve, if you want to organise a day then go for it :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
It would have to be planned around robs engine replacement or unless he runs his 240, but there is scope and I'm guess more autumn time.
Post 755616 by stribo on 2015-01-12 11:44:20
Ideally we'll want a 4WD dyno.
Post 755617 by M-R-P on 2015-01-12 11:45:22
I might get hold of KTR and see if they're up for something a little less french on their dyno :)
Post 755618 by don kalmar union on 2015-01-12 11:50:25
I have organised several RR sessions at Marlin Motorsport in Bletchley MK in the past.
A very hospitable business with a bang up to date 4wd MAHA installation that is used by MAHA themselves as their demo. facility here in the UK
MAHA kit gives reference quality figures and are just about the most reliable and accurate dynos....alongside a couple of others, particularly the Kiwi DYNAPAK and Swedish Rototest hub dynos, they are not for dyno queens......
Martin is the very affable and competent owner of the business.
I would certainly be able to liaise with you in getting some of the more familiar faces there from t5d5, VOC and elsewhere.
Don.
Post 755619 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-12 12:07:12
Thanks Don, I am awaiting a call back from Martin.
Post 755620 by ExternalError on 2015-01-12 12:12:18
Milton Keynes would be good for me
Post 755621 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-12 12:15:55
[QUOTE=ExternalError;755620]Milton Keynes would be good for me[/QUOTE]
I'll see what I can do mate :B_thumb:
Post 755622 by S70T5Chris on 2015-01-12 12:17:33
It's a good venue Marlin. In my limited experience of dyno's Maha's seem to be among the best and most accurate.
Post 755625 by Jamest5r on 2015-01-12 12:34:51
Can't we do the dyno in the morning then go onto karting in the afternoon? all in mk sounds good
Post 755627 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-12 12:41:47
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;755625]Can't we do the dyno in the morning then go onto karting in the afternoon? all in mk sounds good[/QUOTE]
Anything's possible mate, I'll see what dates are available and go from there, just remember not everyone's as rich as you :P
Post 755628 by Jamest5r on 2015-01-12 12:47:17
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;755627]Anything's possible mate, I'll see what dates are available and go from there, just remember not everyone's as rich as you :P[/QUOTE]
I'm just a poor trucker :)
Post 755630 by stribo on 2015-01-12 13:12:36
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;755628]I'm just a poor trucker :)[/QUOTE]
Is that rhyming slang? ;)
Post 755631 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-12 13:15:23
Right, I have just spoken to Mike at 'Marlin Motorsport' and he would be happy to hold this years event for us.
The date for the event will be either Sat Feb 21st or Sat April 18th
Cost will be £40 per car and will include 2 power runs along with a printout and refreshments, they can cater for both 2wd and 4wd on their MAHA dyno.
There is a limit of approx 20-22 cars.
Can you please add your names to the list stating preferred date (or either) and also if you would be interested in Karting at 'Daytona' afterwards (approx £75-20 needed for sole use of track).
I will go with the majority on date and decide toward the end of the week.
1. V70 Graham either date plus karting
Post 755633 by stribo on 2015-01-12 13:24:19
February just rolling road for 2 cars, April RR and karting for 2.
Post 755639 by ExternalError on 2015-01-12 13:38:58
1. V70 Graham either date plus karting[/QUOTE]
2. Stribo RR in feb x2, RR + Karting x2 in April
3. ExternalError RR in feb dont know schedule yet for april
Post 755641 by Nealevo on 2015-01-12 13:41:18
i can only make the February date i'm afraid, obviously I don't expect you to arrange things around me. but i would like to attend both events
Post 755644 by T5frankie on 2015-01-12 13:51:24
Dunno whether to tell my bro about this or not LOL
Post 755645 by S70T5Chris on 2015-01-12 14:11:44
April would work for me. At least 2 cars - The S60 & 850. But if there's space I'd bring the ATR too. No go karting.
Feb is unlikely as it's half term week, so may be going away somewhere with the fam.
Post 755646 by Nealevo on 2015-01-12 14:17:14
[QUOTE=T5frankie;755644]Dunno whether to tell my bro about this or not LOL[/QUOTE]
Please dont lol
Post 755647 by Pinup_gal on 2015-01-12 14:17:27
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;755612]Me thinks you should drive this time :biggrin:[/QUOTE]
You want to come last? :P
Post 755651 by don kalmar union on 2015-01-12 14:40:56
One small but quite important point that could add a bit to the price......
These MAHA machines will record a great deal of data, the knowledge of which and ability to interpret is really very important in getting the most out of these runs. The provision of power and torque curves is a quite small part of what should be recorded from a proper run.
Some operators just don't bother with providing a full tabulation of all these parameters, partly because they don't always want to take that extra few minutes with each car to provide it when they are doing one of these days, partly because they don't expect owners to know just what they are looking at.
This information makes for interesting and valuable information in judging tuners' work and working out just what you get from costly and important kit like special d.pipes, cats and cat backs...... to say nothing of your software.....
Don.
Post 755652 by Jamest5r on 2015-01-12 14:51:04
[QUOTE=Nealevo;755641]i can only make the February date i'm afraid, obviously I don't expect you to arrange things around me. but i would like to attend both events[/QUOTE]
What he said but only April for me
Post 755653 by martin_r_smith on 2015-01-12 14:52:43
We could always use the dyno at my brothers work place too. http://www.btecracing.co.uk/rollingroad.htm
I would be happy to organise graham if needed.
Post 755654 by jdavis on 2015-01-12 14:56:33
May be interested in Karting but April no good as its too near eldest birthday.
Post 755663 by Saaamon on 2015-01-12 15:53:37
1. V70 Graham either date plus karting
2. Stribo RR in feb x2, RR + Karting x2 in April
3. ExternalError RR in feb dont know schedule yet for April
4. Saaamon RR feb, not keen on April as that's when we start going on trips.
Post 755693 by T5frankie on 2015-01-12 18:11:19
[QUOTE=Nealevo;755646]Please dont lol[/QUOTE]
whats it worth? lol
Post 755694 by Nealevo on 2015-01-12 18:13:42
Well about 2 places further up the order
Post 755695 by T5frankie on 2015-01-12 18:15:51
[QUOTE=Nealevo;755694]Well about 2 places further up the order[/QUOTE]
if i lose 5 stone ill be winning the thing lol
Post 755696 by Nealevo on 2015-01-12 18:16:49
[QUOTE=T5frankie;755695]if i lose 5 stone ill be winning the thing lol[/QUOTE]
It's this year mate..... Lol
Post 755697 by T5frankie on 2015-01-12 18:17:31
[QUOTE=Nealevo;755696]It's this year mate..... Lol[/QUOTE]
lol, i know
Post 755711 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-01-12 19:13:07
Just tell me when and where...!!! I'm going to try to be a bit less wayward this time!!
Post 755712 by Jamest5r on 2015-01-12 19:17:33
[QUOTE=Nealevo;755694]Well about 2 places further up the order[/QUOTE]
At least 1 place behind me I've got the hang of this karting lark now :)
Post 755961 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-14 15:15:24
Any more thoughts.....anyone ??
Post 755992 by Jamest5r on 2015-01-14 17:00:30
Yep April :)
Post 755993 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-01-14 17:06:39
April is fine for me.
FYI - there is a 4WD rolling road in Guildford if you're interested?? Eurospec2000
Post 756114 by BIG G on 2015-01-15 11:45:25
Would like to attend Graham but havin a few issues with mines. If can get them sorted by either date will defo come along mate.
Post 756396 by martin_r_smith on 2015-01-17 19:37:02
April suits me.
Post 757393 by V70 Graham on 2015-01-25 18:22:17
Saturday April 18th is looking favorite, though I would like at least 12-15 names before I book anything, feel free to add your name to the list, I'll give it another week and see how many we have :
1. V70 Graham
2. stribo
3. Relfski
4. Chris S60
5. Chrias 850
6. Jamest5r
7. Judgeninga
8. martin_r_smith
Post 757461 by Jamest5r on 2015-01-26 04:44:18
Me +1 aswell mate
Post 758279 by V70 Graham on 2015-02-02 08:32:12
Unfortunately no more interest in this, shame as we had a great turn out last year.
I will not be moving forward with this now.
I will be arranging a separate karting event later in the year for those interested.
Post 758331 by ExternalError on 2015-02-02 15:00:00
Shame as I'd like to get mine on the dyno to get a reading on my latest changes but April is to far away to commit as I don't know what my schedule at work is going to be and with my change of role meaning I could be required to work weekends if needed I cant give a definite yes that far in advance. Think i'll have to book a session in with Hamish instead.
Post 758513 by Jamest5r on 2015-02-04 06:24:12
Shame I was getting some practice in today
Post 758516 by stribo on 2015-02-04 07:39:38
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;758513]Shame I was getting some practice in today
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I believe Graham's still going to arrange karting around April, just not doing a RR day.
Post 758517 by V70 Graham on 2015-02-04 08:45:33
[QUOTE=stribo;758516]I believe Graham's still going to arrange karting [COLOR="#FF0000"]around April[/COLOR], just not doing a RR day.[/QUOTE]
Not sure the exact time tbh, as you know we need at least 20 names to have sole use.
Post 758520 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-02-04 09:32:20
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Post 758525 by V70 Graham on 2015-02-04 10:36:26
It was thanks to you bringing Jules and the extra 2 last time that allowed us to have sole use of the track.
Post 758528 by T5frankie on 2015-02-04 10:53:41
I'd like to get the mondeo t5 on the dyno
Post 758529 by stribo on 2015-02-04 11:19:05
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Oi, you forgot us. :P
Post 758530 by stribo on 2015-02-04 11:20:10
[QUOTE=T5frankie;758528]I'd like to get the mondeo t5 on the dyno[/QUOTE]
Take it to Jamsport mate, they'll give you plenty of tuning options too. ;)
Post 758535 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-02-04 11:49:01
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Post 758539 by stribo on 2015-02-04 12:10:44
That's better, apart from the fact you put Reflski, instead of Relfski. :P
Post 758553 by Nealevo on 2015-02-04 13:16:40
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;758513]Shame I was getting some practice in today
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Only one racing and still didnt come first, story of your life mate
Post 758554 by stribo on 2015-02-04 13:35:44
[QUOTE=Nealevo;758553]Only one racing and still didnt come first, story of your life mate[/QUOTE]
He probably broke the kart. ;)
